We recently went to a party and instead of getting a taxi home decided to book into one of the…read moresmall hotels/guest houses in the area. The one we chose was The Bunbury Hotel, for no other reason than this was the closest one to the party and we wouldn't have to stumble too far. The double room we were given was spotlessly clean with clean, fresh bed linen and had obviously been cleaned prior to our arrival. There is plenty of storage in the wardrobe and chest of drawers, although we were only staying for the one night so just had a single change of clothes with us which ended up being 'put away' on the floor anyway! Breakfast was served in a lovely little dining room downstairs; we had a choice of cereals and fruit plus a delicious English breakfast was brought to us a few minutes later which was beautifully cooked and just what I needed after all the vodka I'd downed the previous night. Coffee was plentiful too, for which I was grateful! The couple who run The Bunbury Hotel are very approachable and seemed to want to make our stay a good one, they're under no illusions that this is a small out of the way hotel so were keen for us to tell our friends about it as presumably it's word of mouth that keeps this type of place going.

This is a relatively new addition in a former office block on St Philip's Square (front rooms get a…read moreview of the Cathedral). Location wise, it's around five minutes from New St or Snow Hill stations and very central. It's as close as you get to a leafy spot in central Birmingham. The reception is stripped down, with self check-in and an assistant to help. Breakfast and dinner are provided in the adjacent Beefeater (named "Bar & Block"). The rooms are pretty standard, but quite well soundproofed, and I didn't suffer from external noise or that from other rooms. Free wifi was perfectly adequate for email and messaging. The beds are very comfortable, though neither the 'soft' or standard 'hard' pillows quite do it for me. The problem for sleeping, however, was the noise of the heating/cooling unit fan - an irritating whine which meant I had to turn it off to go to sleep and then awoke at 4am too warm. There was also a peculiar, intermittent watery noise, which I presume was someone flushing or washing elsewhere in the building, though it may have been the air-conditioning. Breakfast was ok, a fairly standard buffet, though Europeans would bemoan the lack of cheese and cold meats. I returned from getting a second cup of coffee to find the waitress clearing away the toast I had just buttered, although she apologised and offered to get me another. So, ok for the price (£118 including breakfast on a weeknight) but not outstanding value given the imperfect sleep.

Premier Inn is considered to be a budget chain hotel. However, having stayed at several of their…read morehotels in the last year, I have to say that I'm most impressed. The website is clear, comprehensive and it's easy to compare several nearby hotels to choose the most suitable one. My family and I stayed at this Premier Inn in Birmingham city centre earlier this year to attend the All England Badminton finals at the National Indoor Arena. The hotel is perfectly located in the city centre, close to all the shops and restaurants but only 20 minute walk along a pedestrianised route from the NIA. There is some metered parking outside the hotel but for longer term parking, it's best to use one of the many public car parks nearby. We used the Brunel Street car park which is a 5 minute walk away and cost around £8 for 24 hours on a Sunday. Check in is a funny affair with self service machines to enter your details but with very eager staff hovering to help. This hotel is very well staffed with helpful people and I'm not really sure why they don't just use a traditional check in system. The rooms were big and like other Premier Inns I've stayed at, quite modern and updated. There was a problem with the shower door in one of the rooms but we were given a new room immediately. The beds were comfortable. There was a nice looking on-site restaurant but we chose to eat out. This hotel satisfied both the CTG (Chinese Thrift Gene) and the CQG (Chinese Quality Gene)!

Clean, tidy, inexpensive and well located. Can't beat a Travelodge for a stay especially in…read moreBirmingham. We are going to the NIA (Now the Barclaycard Arena) for the All England Badminton and this is perfectly placed. And with a shop over the road and restaurants downstairs I can't ask for more.

Note: This review was written when this was a Best Western. It is no longer owned by them…read more Great location, clean rooms, customer friendly staff, reasonably priced, good public transportation. This hotel can be difficult to see while driving. Its entrance is sort of squeezed in between a KFC and a Subway. It's directly across from a Sainsbury with large bright signage. There is easy access to frequent buses to Birmingham. Route 50 is off to the right of the hotel and runs buses every 4 minutes into the bullring area of Birmingham city. I took a bus and a rail to Queen Elizabeth hospital several times. Took less than 40 minutes. (They may still be laughing over the American woman who got confused momentarily and asked for a return ticket to King's Landing instead of King's Norton.) You can either purchase full breakfast with your room or not. Sainsbury's across the street was more to my liking for a minimal breakfast of coffee and a sandwich. I did use the hotel's breakfast on occasion and found the variety impressive: coffee machine producing espresso drinks, a boil-your-own egg machine, scrambled eggs, beans, toast, danish, dry cereals, several types of yogurt and juice, and small packages of cheese. I had an issue with a window that wouldn't close and was easily moved to another room (with staff assistance). The staff made my return taxi reservation (much appreciated). This hotel was extremely clean in both the public areas and in the rooms. Thank you for that. Free wi-fi had a decent signal. I don't know how long this has been a Best Western: google maps will show it as a Travelodge and then show it also as a Best Western.

The worst hotel I have ever stayed at…read more And normally people give 1 star reviews for one cataclysmic event while using a business. Not me. It was ALL terrible. -Located over a bowling alley. -No lift or escalator. You have to carry your suitcase up 50 steps. -Mattress on bed saw me having my feet higher than my head. -Bitten/rash from bed. -Room had terrible smell. -Corridor outside room had an even worse aroma. -Chewing gum ground into carpet. -Towel rail hanging off the wall. -View from window was another guests window. -Could hear every footstep outside room and doors slam throughout night. -£72 for all of this pleasure. That will do it.

I tend to give my ratings taking into account the price paid and how the hotel is marketed. This is…read morea hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham where you get to stay for approximately £40/night. For that price, I do not expect a spa or 5 star hotel amenities! What I did get for my £40 was a comfortable and squeaky clean room. I emailed ahead of time to ask a few questions and they were answered promptly and cheerfully by Damien. Getting to the hotel isn't that easy on foot (I was coming from New Street station) so would suggest a taxi if you don't know the area. My welcome at reception was warm and the friendliness continued with the chatty guy in the lift who was repairing a sign. My room was basic but had everything I needed. It was spotless with a little pod bathroom making great use of space-the shower was particularly spacious. A kind of universal cleaning gel was provided for the sink and shower. I loved showering there: great power! My bed was comfortable (would have preferred a top sheet though) and liked the free and fast wifi. The TV had basic channels but enough to amuse me for the night. No mini fridge but tea and coffee making facilities. When I went downstairs to ask for a few more tea bags and milks, the lovely guy on reception gave me lots so I was extremely content! They also helpfully booked a taxi for me the next morning which was bang on time/early. Minor complaint: hairdryers are not provided in rooms but are meant to be available at reception. They were all gone when I tried to get one on a Sunday evening. Not ideal! Had to go to my job interview with slept-in hair. Not part of my initial master plan. I really think they need to invest in a few more. FYI: -no irons in the room but there's an ironing room on level 2 -there is no room service but you can get a (limited) range of meals downstairs and are free to take them away with you.

Ibis is a budget chain of hotels, which you find in all the major cities of the UK. I'm reviewing…read morethis one in particular because it's by far the most impressive of all the Ibis hotels I've stayed at. You're located on the edge of the city centre so you're a convenient distance from shopping and night life without the hustle. There is ample, free parking and good bus routes nearby. However, the Birmingham City Football Ground is a stone throw away so do your research into whether a match is on because it can get extremely busy. The hotel has a cafe and bar area near the reception. The rooms are much more spacious than their other hotels, with a comfortably large bed and generous ensuite. The shower is huge and could easily accommodate three people...well that's down to your discretion! The rooms are clean and well maintained. Every staff member I came across was cheerful and friendly. A good budget stay!

I was here for a conference and I also stayed at the hotel. It was my first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the meeting space was very good, not large, but just right for our conference and meetings. The breakfast buffet was pretty standard fare and the restaurant staff was great. Lunch at the conference was also good. The bartenders were good, but they have a very limited selection of whiskey/whisky, which was surprising. It's also a cashless hotel. There are other shops and restaurants not too far away.

This is a new hotel located on a business park in Solihull and part of the Village Hotel chain…read more Walking into the lobby, it is airy and spacious and there appears to be plenty going on. Check in was very speedy and the staff were welcoming. We were located on the second floor and there are stairs or one lift. I would imagine that waiting for the lift may present difficulties during busy periods, but it was fine when we were there. The bathroom was modern and well equipped with bath and shower and separate shower attachment. Complimentary shower gel/bath gel and soap was provided (Arran Aromatics). The bedroom was very nicely fitted and the bed was comfortable and had additional pillows located in the wardrobe. There was a flat screen TV and a writing desk and an iPod docking station. There was also tea and coffee making facilities. The temperature control was great. We had a bed and breakfast rate of £38 per night for a double room (brililant value) and the breakfast was lovely. There was a choice of fresh fruit, fruit salad, juices, pastries, cereals and full English breakfast. All nicely cooked and hot. If you fancied a quick coffee, there is a Starbucks located in the main lobby where you can get a snack and a coffee. There is also the Pub where you can get pub food as well as The Verve Grill for dinners. They have some excellent value deals on meals. One of the offers in The Pub was their Friday night "Burger Me" deal where you could get a burger for £1. The hotel also has a fully equipped leisure centre with pool and use is included in the price. We had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel to anyone visiting the area.

Copperfield House Hotel is a smallish independent hotel, very convenient for Birmingham University…read moreand the local hospitals, and a short distance away from the city centre. The welcome is warm, and the rooms are clean and nicely furnished. All of the rooms have en-suite showers or baths, a television and a clock radio, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests also have access to a wireless internet connection and an iron/ ironing board. The breakfast is good, with a wide range of options - fruit, juices, cereals, toast, tea & coffee and hot meals (porridge and everything up to a Full English Breakfast). Evening meals and snacks are also available. The hotel is set in a large and attractively maintained garden, which guests are free to access, and free car parking is available.